I graduated from the Texas Academy of Art in Houston and have been a professional artist ever since. I have worked in commercial art, book illustration, comic books, editorial cartooning, and fine art. Along the way, I have gained a broad appreciation of art history. One of the most enjoyable aspects of freelance work has been meeting new people and working with a wide range of personalities to meet their needs.…

Douglas C. Potter

I graduated from the Texas Academy of Art in Houston and have been a professional artist ever since. I have worked in commercial art, book illustration, comic books, editorial cartooning, and fine art. Along the way, I have gained a broad appreciation of art history. One of the most enjoyable aspects of freelance work has been meeting new people and working with a wide range of personalities to meet their needs.…

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I graduated from the Texas Academy of Art in Houston and have been a professional artist ever since. I have worked in commercial art, book illustration, comic books, editorial cartooning, and fine art.

Along the way, I have gained a broad appreciation of art history. One of the most enjoyable aspects of freelance work has been meeting new people and working with a wide range of personalities to meet their needs.

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Work Experience

Self-Employed Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 1976 - November 23, 2025
Freelance artist providing commercial art, illustration, and graphic work; active since 1976.
Editorial Cartoonist at The Austin Chronicle
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Editorial cartoonist and illustrator for a regional publication.

Education

Commercial Art Certificate at Texas Academy of Art
January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1972
Commercial Art Certificate at Texas Academy of Art
January 1, 1970 - December 31, 1972

Qualifications

Commercial Art Certificate
January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1972

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    uniE608 Video portfolio
    People seem reluctant to look at a website to try to get an idea of an artist's work, so I decided to put together a customized video showing examples of work I've done for various clients. It's available on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dougiec3 videoeditor video illustrator…